Let's look at 5, maybe 6 powerhouse foods that contain miracle ingredients.
I used to wonder what all the fuss was that created tons of recipes containing edamame. After due diligence of research, what a surprise to find edamame are boiled soybeans! They are generally located in the frozen foods section. These little beans contain a whopping 4 grams of fiber per ½ cup, but only 125 calories. Try them and see if you like them.
This is a Mexican root vegetable touted as a fresh substitute for canned water chestnuts. One cup contains 5 grams of fiber and 40% RDA of vitamin C. The next time you make a party platter of veggies, think about including jicama, as it is available year around.
I have never met a zucchini that I liked. However, nutritionally zucchini is a powerhouse food. It contains 23% RDA potassium, 17% RDA folic acid and 14% magnesium. One cup of the cooked vegetable gives you 2.5 grams of fiber, for only 29 calories.
We eat so much oatmeal at our house, my husband believes we are Quakers! Yeah oatmeal - the first health claim that the FDA permitted to be put on labels - soluble fiber in oats can reduce the risk of heart disease. We eat it at night, with cheese stuffed pitas and yogurt. I don't like sugar or milk on my oats. Just cook in microwave one minute, add 1 TBSP healthy butter and cook 45 seconds. Stir and yum yum!
Super source of antioxidants, nectarines have provided sustenance for over 2,000 years. One little nectarine provides: 15% RDA vitamin E, 13% vitamin A and 12% vitamin C. You'll get 2 grams of heart-healthy fiber for about 66 calories.
True confession: I couldn't decide between nectarines and yogurt for the final powerhouse food. Yogurt contains nearly as much calcium as your multiple vitamins. Ensure that you choose a yogurt that has live active cultures. Now, here is my justification for giving you two in one - cut up nectarines and mix with carton of vanilla yogurt. Sprinkle walnuts (another powerhouse food) on top. It doesn't get much healthier than that.
Jicama is one I especially like and just recently got introduced to at a party.thank you for the delightful list.
Great list with some new stuff to me anyway :)
I have never heard of Edamame and Jicama until now. I also have to mention how fun it is to see your personality come out in this list.
I learned a lot from this list. Thank you for sharing this informative list.
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